A blow for Lenni Nouchi (21) and France. Injured, the Montpellier back-rower has to withdraw from the November tour. The FFR statement announces that the versatile Pierre Bochaton (UBB) will replace him.

The Bordeaux-Bègles flanker won his first two caps last summer in New Zealand with France. On Monday, at the end of round 8 of the Top 14, the 42 players called up by Fabien Galthié and his staff will head to Marcoussis, in the Essonne, to prepare for the tour.